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Happy weekend, and happy August. It’s August, which is totally crazy. This is my first weekend in the city in five weeks and it feels like such a treat! It’s been really fun, but I’m excited to have a nice, normal weekend in the city. Soul Cycle with girlfriends, snuggles with the cat, Sunday brunch, all of my favorite little rituals.

The Stripe Picks

The latest in:

A few of you had asked about the salad we made with our homemade lobster rolls, and this is it… Panzanella! This recipe is originally from Barefoot Contessa and has become a family recipe of sorts. It all started when my friend Remy came home to Cape Cod with us, and she made the salad. It was an instant hit..

Stripe Finds // Little discoveries you'll love

I’m always hunting for dresses with unique, special touches that will stand out without breaking the bank. Too many summer weddings + parties! This dress, from Topshop is just so lovely. I love the 3-dimensional lace work, vibrant poppy hue and deep v-back.

beauty

I’m a huge, huge fan of Neulash (I’ve been using it religiously for two months and my lashes are so much longer!) This (part of the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale) is an amazing deal (a savings of $95.) One for home, one for travel. More beauty deals here!

bling, bling

I have such a massive weakness for tiny, whimsical studs. This pair of banana studs (from Kate Spade) is no exception. Pairing glossy yellow resin with teensy crystals, they are so little and so cute.

style

I am completely and utterly obsessed with Mi Golondrina‘s gorgeous tops + dresses, ever since learning about them from my friends at A Piece of Toast. The most amazing embroidered pieces, all handmade by artisans in the villages of Mexico.

Let's Get Real.

I am having a bit of a week over here. Today, I gave myself a personal day. My blog post for the day was already scheduled, and besides a call with a consulting client, I gave myself permission to just have a day to do nothing and just be still. …

I had a different post planned for this afternoon. It was a round-up of pretty white dresses and accessories. But then today happened (and mercury went into retrograde), and I decided to go a different route. There will be plenty more pretty things on the blog later this week. But guys. …

Today’s Stripe Talk feature is a little bit of a two for one… we have Lizzie Fortunato, and her sister Kathryn. Lizzie designs + Kathryn runs sales + operations. I’m incredibly excited to feature the duo as I’ve been a massive fan of their brand for years and years. (If you want evidence of that, just take a peek at my attempts to re-create their work with DIY posts here, here, and here!)

Right now…

happy august, friends! just realized it's my first weekend in the city in five weeks. so excited for a little normalcy this weekend. @soulcycle with my girlfriends, getting caught up on work stuff, and fun drinks tonight! (i've missed you, new york!) @liketoknow .it www.liketk.it/1Db31 #liketkit

last chance! the nordstrom anniversary sale ends tonight at midnight... tomorrow morning, everything goes back up to full price. shop one last round of my favorite things from the sale using @liketoknow .it www.liketk.it/1DbaQ #liketkit ps - these @rag_bone jeans are a new fave. i love that they're cut a bit more slim than standard boyfriend denim... so much more flattering.

rooftop dinners never fail to remind me of why I love this city so much... #nyc